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Post by beetle on Aug 2, 2009 10:42:45 GMT
hello - fridge again ! i have an electrolux two way fridge works ok on 12 v was ok on gas but now turn gas on press to ignite on number 3 , sometimes sparks , sometimes not . try number 1 , same problem . smell plenty of gas coming through so give up and try again later - no joy . some times the sparking is not sparking or is very slow . have given fridge a bang in van and outside , tried again after a long run - still wont ignite . could this be a flame failure device problem ? still under warrenty which covers this . van is 1993 a/s rimini . any clues out there ? beetle .
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Post by ant on Aug 3, 2009 8:07:32 GMT
Hi Beetle.
It sounds like the fridge sparker unit is dying, you could try blowing some hot air with a hair dryer at the sparker box, ( sometime the damp stops them working) but I would get it changed as it'll stop altogether soon by the sounds of it.
Ant
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Post by beetle on Aug 3, 2009 19:59:37 GMT
hi ant - tried the hair dryer and it ignited then later no joy so its unreliable . my warranty says condenser,gas control valve,flame failure device,12&230v heater elements,gas thermostat and 230v thermostat,230v temp control switch is covered .no sparker box mentioned or is there another name for it? can you enlighten me so i know if its covered and if
not then i can ask around for a price etc .thanks for your help .
beetle
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Post by ant on Aug 4, 2009 7:50:39 GMT
Hi Beetle.
The proper name for the sparker is "Electronic Ignitor", If you have a warranty I would argue that without the sparker the fridge is useless and see what happens. It's quite expensive to buy ( over £70 now I think).
Ant
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Post by beetle on Aug 4, 2009 9:44:41 GMT
thanks ant
i will give them a ring , sounds the same as gas igniter so i may be ok .much appreciated to have some info .
beetle
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Post by beetle on Sept 15, 2009 19:58:00 GMT
:)hi ant
pleased to report that my fridge igniter has now been replaced under warranty by a local caravan mechanic. thankyou for pointing me in the right direction as my supplier had been less than helpful and i did not understand what was wrong . it was worth trying to get advice which gave me the courage to pursue the issue .
a grateful " beetle "
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Post by jawjaw on Sept 17, 2009 15:00:39 GMT
Hi
Glad you got it fixed. Ant gave me good advice on fixing my fridge. I got the igniter from USA. Cheaper than England with post.
the company details etc. are in the description of my efforts.
jawjaw.
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Post by beetle on Sept 20, 2009 9:34:09 GMT
hi had a look at your fridge saga - think my warranty job was £125 for gas igniter and was done in less than an hour while i waited . beetle .
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